Some Account Of Cretinism

Some Account of Cretinism: And the Institution for Its Cure, on the Abendberg is a book written by William Twining in 1843. The book provides a detailed account of the condition known as cretinism, a congenital disorder that affects physical and mental development, and the efforts to treat it at the Abendberg institution in Switzerland. The author describes the symptoms, causes, and prevalence of cretinism, as well as the history of its treatment and the challenges faced by those seeking to cure the disease. Twining also provides a detailed description of the Abendberg institution, its facilities, staff, and methods of treatment. The book is a valuable resource for medical professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of medicine and the treatment of congenital disorders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.